1956 - Morris - Cowley 1500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Cowley 1500 1956
General Information
Make Morris
Model Cowley 1500
Production Year 1956
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2464 mm     (97 in)
Front Track 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Rear Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Length 4293 mm     (169 in)
Width 1651 mm     (65 in)
Height 1600 mm     (63 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1040 kg     (2290,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMC
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1489 cc     (90,86 cu in)
Bore 73,03 mm     (2,88 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,82
Unitary Capacity 372,25 cc/cylinder    (22,72 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 SU carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 52 HP     (38,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4250 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 106 N.m     (78,2 lb.ft ,  10,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 0 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 87,1 N.m    (4250 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 50 HP/ton    (37,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34,9 HP/litre    (26 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1,01 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,87 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)